Monday, November 9, 2015

1st train ride + GRASS

No, it wasn't actually the 1st time I rode a train!
But it was the 1st time I took one here, in the UK.
The whole thing was off to a great start, considering my train was cancelled, which almost led me to be late to the play I was watching (which would have been very rude).
Thankfully I was still on time!

The train ride itself was actually very enjoyable! I sat really close to this adorable Asian guy that was editing a video on his computer... Hot!!! 
I saw beautiful nature, the city's airport, people exercising and looking happy...
All this in like 15mins of train ride.

Sometimes you really need to back away from the big picture and see the little things.



And, cherry on top, the play was brilliant!
GRASS is a play designed for children, and I went to see it because one of my teachers told me I should watch it if I was interested in working for/with children at some point (which I am).
The focus is to have kids realize all that goes on just under the ground we step on, to make them compassionate and aware of the little creatures that dance around the soil.
This, in a very fun and captivating way!




The entire thing was just beautiful.
The way they used such a small space to their advantage, which ended up seeming huge; The way they engaged the kids, having them be not just spectators, but a vital part of the play; All the audio and visual stuff (voice over, music, projections...) that just added to the magic; The choreography, that looked perfectly effortless and instinctive...

It was just delightful to watch!
You could tell, even the parents were enjoying themselves!

The company is called Second Hand Dancing.
I'll leave you guys their Facebook, Twitter and the Grass Show Website so you can check them out for yourselves!




I really feel like I learned quite a lot just from watching them.
And I will say, I felt like a kid! It wasn't awkward at all to be the only young adult in there that wasn't accompanying a child.
Oh and by the way, I will think twice before going all "ewwww" on all warms, bees, slugs and so from now on!!
Won't promise anything though...  



Hearts Hugs and Kisses

Ella

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